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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721, 1,079.76 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721, 1,079.76 and 395.56 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 1,079.76 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/1,079.76 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 1,079.76 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 427,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,109.87/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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